Established in 2014, the Twin Town Challenge takes place every two years. To date, the event has raised over £850,000 for SpecialEffect. Twin Town 2020+2 is the final event and we hope to take the fundraising total to over £1m! for SpecialEffect.

Shawcity is the official health and safety sponsor for TwinTown and has been a key supporter and participant of the event since it began back in 2014. Once again this year, Shawcity has already provided the financial sponsorship to ensure the event adheres to regulations for the safety and protection of all competitors and the organising team.

SpecialEffect

The one-to-one support that SpecialEffect provide is completely free. This ranges from the creation and loan of modified video game controllers, to the provision of eye-controlled computers for people with very severe disabilities. All of SpecialEffect’s funding comes from donations and fundraising.

SpecialEffect offer support to people of all ages and with a wide range of physical disabilities. They take the time to understand the needs of each individual and tailor their solutions, helping them to do the things that they want to do in the way that’s easiest for them. For more information visit: https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

WeB40

Neil O'Regan, Managing Director at Shawcity became an ambassador for SpecialEffect in 2013 as soon as he saw how effectively their work builds confidence, helps rehabilitation and, above all, promotes inclusion. The charity's work enables those with physical disabilities to access computing and gaming.

Joined by Mark, Ben and Elliot, Neil this years' theme is 'Battle of the Bands' the team are posing as UB40 cover band, WeB40.

Known for their number one hits such as 'Can't help falling in love' and 'Red Red Wine', WeB40 will channel their inner reggae-pop on the bands farewell tour to Le Touquet.

Follow the team's adventures here:

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